This website uses cookies for anonymised analytics and for account authentication. See our privacy and cookies policies for more information.




Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Sign in to use saved searches

 

Sporting Memories Volunteer roles

Club supporter


  • Providing practical help at group meetings

  • Welcoming members as they arrive and being a friendly face

  • Making teas and coffees

  • Encouraging members to engage in conversations and activities

  • Befriending group members and supporting them to attend
    Club resource maker

  • Helping to research and create resources

  • Find and collate items of local or national sporting interest.

  • Develop relevant sporting resources for use within clubs and for one-to
    one.

  • Work with our members and other volunteers to create resources relevant
    to our members interests


Club Reporter


  • Helping to record and promote group activities

  • Collate information and stories from club members.
    Club Guest

  • Talk about your own personal sporting experiences

  • Provide history from a local sporting club

  • Bring along resources from sporting history in the local area
    You can learn more here: https://www.strathmoretrust.co.uk/about-us/opportunities/

Experience required

An enjoyment of being with people and supporting your local community. An
interest in sport is great but not necessary as it’s about facilitating conversations
and creating a fun, sociable environment for older people

Support
Training details

Volunteering training facilitated by Sporting Memories Foundation encouraged.
You will learn new and unique skills, through attending training sessions and while
volunteering
You will work as part of a small team – a great opportunity to meet and get to
know new people

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more